SHANNON + SEEMA | INDIAN LESBIAN WEDDING | LOS ANGELES, CA.

I have been anticipating this wedding for years now! Shannon and Seema are special to me and I am honored that they chose me to be their wedding photographer. I flew into Los Angeles a few hours before the wedding festivities began. I was greeted by a house full of friends, family and a lot of laughter. It was going to be an exciting day. Beautiful Indian culture, stunning brides & style for miles! Couldn’t ask for more. I have photographed Indian weddings before and I have photographed gay and lesbian weddings before, but never have I ever shot an Indian lesbian wedding. WOW. My heart! There was so much love that consumed the SmogShoppe that evening. Friends and family came pouring in with smiles, hugs and tears… these two are clearly loved and in love. I am writing this blog a month after the wedding and I am proud to say that so much progress has been made in our country with the Supreme Court striking down DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) and Prop 8 in California! Love wins. ALWAYS. Congrats Shannon & Seema. Love you guys! UPDATE: For every LGBT wedding I book in 2014 I have decided to donate a portion to the Trevor Project. READ MORE HERE! PROMOTE LOVE and get involved in something bigger than yourself.

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931 Comments

imsteph

terren

I never cry on weddings but Uncle and Aunty show up for the wedding ceremony I was next to Seema crying like a baby !!!.
Thank you Shannon & Seema for let me be part of one of your happiest day of your life , I love you both and hope to see you soon .

riiie

Becca

Sriram

July 14, 2013

Though I am a complete stranger to you all, looks like you had a really good time ! Happy to see Indian parents no longer narrow minded. 🙂 And you both look good together too ! :D. Wish you a happy married life

chandni

July 14, 2013

Wow. Going through these photo’s I’m tearing up. They are So beautiful. You both look so happy. Congratulations. I am a indian lesbian with a Mexican wife and I always dreamt of having an ‘proper’ indian wedding. You guys look so good together!

Drats. I forgot to add -above- that i love what you’ve done to your colours. Splashing and bursting but never yelling. I’ve no idea what you’ve done or how you’ve done, but if you’d like to share a clue, i’d be honoured.

I don’t know you guys but I couldn’t help but comment.
Congratulation Shannon and Seema. This is beautiful!! I couldn’t stop smiling looking at the pictures. It was so great to see Seema’s parents part of the wedding. Wish you guys love and happiness always.

Tamii

July 16, 2013

Simply stunning! Beautiful women, fabulous wedding and your photographer brought it all to life. In particular I love the shot of the woman in the white dress on the red leather couch with just the tips of her shoes peeking out from beneath. Congratulations to the brides! Namaste

Rayna

WOW! The photos are absolutely wonderful .I can only imagine when my daughter gets married to her partner in the future it will be as Beautiful as yours Thx for sharing this fantastic wedding! Enjoy your lives as one…♥

Angelina

Bubbly

July 16, 2013

This is so beautiful. The couple, the family and friends, the way this wedding was conducted. And you have captured all the moments so beautifully, awww, I am in tears, happy tears. Congratulations to the couple. Love.

devarshi gohil

July 16, 2013

As most of the people who saw the pictures… i am not any different.. cried…
something so beautiful and so pure i haven’t seen in a while…
it warms your heart…
and makes you believe in the love..
that they share.. and maybe one day i would have…
congratulations again..
🙂

The friend crying nearby made me teary-eyed. The nose-kisses made me all teary-eyed. Heck, everything made me all teary-eyed, and I’m just scrolling through all the beautiful photos. ::sniff:: Absolutely beautiful. I think maybe my allergies are getting out of control; I need a Kleenex…

Samraat Dash

Gaia

Kanisha

July 16, 2013

In a matter of few days, this blog has traveled across the world and I can see why. So much love, so much beauty, so much style. I don’t know you Shannon and Seema but I wish both of you a life full of happiness.

Kate

Steph,
This is my first time seeing your work. As an Indian lesbian now living in the U.S., this is the first lesbian wedding ceremony I’ve seen performed in true Indian tradition. Thank you so much for sharing such an incredible set. It hits home more than you can imagine. It’s almost surreal.

Lucky K Soni: Wow!! Its super Gorgeous, seeing these pics really brings tears in my eyez. Congratulations to both of you, you both looks awesome together. I so dream doing the same thing with my “LOVE” …….<3 …

Susan Page

These pictures are beautiful! I am Indian and it is so great so see Indian parents supporting their daughter. I am sure it was quite a journey… To see these 2 so in love is incredible. Their smiles are amazing and you did a beautiful job capturing their love. Congrats and best wishes on a long married life 🙂

Absolutely Fantastic to see both the brides… in such awe of each other. Incredible to see Seema’s parents standing there in Style supporting their daughter… Amazing feat, Amazing Snaps, Amazing moments…

Sup

July 17, 2013

Pure love, All one can see is Immense, Unconditional LOVE, Which should be sole reason for people to want to be together for life. Pure love and happiness. This gives a whole new meaning to beauty of Marriage. May god bless them. Give them strength and understanding in their downs, and infinite joy in their ups. And of course infinite flow of love throughout their journey of this life and beyond. xxx

Dia

July 17, 2013

I have been to over seven weddings this year and this is by far one of the most beautiful weddings i have seem. I dont know you guys but just seeing the photographs i felt i was there. Congrats to the couple and kudos to stephan for showing the world such love and beauty.

Deeksha

July 17, 2013

I’m an Indian and I know how narrow minded and homophobic people can be! It’s beautiful to see this lovely couple overcome all those difficulties and get married to the person they love. You can see the love they have for the other in these pictures. I wish you a very happy married life!

Sunil

July 17, 2013

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. There cannot be a better ambassador to the fight for marriage equality than this album. Anyone who would deny these two lovely ladies such apparent happiness just does not have a heart. All the best to both of you for a lifetime of joy, fulfillment and togetherness. Love from Mumbai.

jiya

Kaushal Raj

July 17, 2013

Congratulations to Seema & Shannon for your wedding, may you both live happily. i must thank the photographer for portraying the wedding in such a way and spreading the message of Love through photos. If the Photographer is ready to take assignments from India, then i would like to book you for my wedding, do mail me.

kim

July 17, 2013

I do not know any of the marital party but I have to say these are such a beautiful collection of wedding pictures, absolutely love the wedding beautiful attire and just completely wonderful. Many congratulators. Kim, United Kingdom

Wes

These are the best wedding pictures I have ever come across in my life. The pictures says it all. Love, Laughter and Happiness in the air,. Is this not what a marriage is all about. Congratulations to the couple. Have a great life and keep smiling..
Roopa Ravi, New Albany.OH

You dont know me…….but these pictures are truly utterly amazing. I’m trying to not to cry at work. I love this so much and it personally gives me hope that one day my family may come around and support me. You both look absolutely stunning and radiant and so in love.

Queerbrowngrrl

July 17, 2013

Omg absolutely gorgeous, these brides are stunning and u can see the love they share. The pic where Shannon sees Seema was so incredibly touching!!! #tears I wish them both a long life of happiness together. Love from Toronto.

Vasudha

Oktay and Ajdin

July 17, 2013

Amazing and very inspirational. Congratulations. We are a Muslim gay couple getting married next year and we are hoping that our wedding will be as glamorous and as beautiful as yours. We wish you happiness, health, and peace! Oktay and Ajdin.

Barb

Anuj

July 17, 2013

Stunningly beautiful photography and both the girls look amazing together…you have captured wedding so perfectly, I can feel the emotions and radiating happiness all around…glad that indian parents have accepted it so well and congratulations!! you have done splendid job….:)

aashmin

You have Done An Awesome Work My Friend. Each and Every Photo Speaks For Itself. Love is The Ultimate Thing in This World and Makes Us Complete in Every Possible Way. Thanks A Lot For Sharing Such An Amazing Wedding.

Kunal

chitra

July 18, 2013

Only one suggestion: i think it should be titled Beautiful Love Marriage, not Indian Lesbian wedding. I say this only because it should be the love that draws comment. What your orientation is that led you to this beautiful moment should be irrelevant. Also it reads as an oddity and shouldn’t be so. Thanks for sharing your special moments. Incredibly moving to see so much honest love.

Elise

Anubha Agarwal

July 18, 2013

This was extraordinary. Exceptional photography and gorgeous couple. May u have the same love and laughter filled future as your marriage day! Reading this is one of the best start to my day that I could have.Thank you!

vinita

Wow What an amazing, beautiful, spiritual ceremony! You both are so beautiful and look so incredibly happy. Best Wishes for a wonderful life together! Thank you for letting us be a part of your special wedding

When my Indian girlfriend married a white man in the 90’s that was controversial. I’m glad we have progressed years later and can celebrate ALL love within ALL race lines, and same sex lines. Congrats Shannon and Seema! Phenomenal pictures that warm my heart. May u share a long and happy life with love being your center for all time.

I work in the industry and I hardly EVER see couples as blissful and in love as this. So happy to see this, it makes me feel so excited about the work I am in. Everybody deserves to celebrate the love they have. Equality for all.

Mehedi Hasan

Sohan

July 18, 2013

I don’t know any one here, and just happened to come across this page by sheer luck….but I am deeply moved by the pictures, that I couldn’t resist congratulating you girls……..CONGRATULATIONS…..I hope that both of you live a life of the utmost happiness that one can hope for…

Ron

Yogeswari

TulC

July 18, 2013

Wish Shannon and Seema the best for their life ahead.!!! I dont know either of you but it feels like I do just by looking at these pictures!!
Thanx to the photographer Steph Grant for capturing such amazing pictures filled with love and emotion and deciding to share with the world 🙂

RB

Swadha

I think this would your 1000th comment, but still I would say that I am bowled over by the entire thing. Not leaving any specific comment for your photography as that indeed beautiful and I would been more than honoured if I was appointed in your place as the wedding-photojournalist. This is again a wonderful thing I have seen.

Ashraf

samms

Ashely

July 18, 2013

This brought tears to my eyes. This is so beautiful. I am an Indian lesbian and have always dreamed of having the same kind of wedding. Everything that happened in this wedding has been exactly what I have dreamed to happen in my wedding. Especially, the part where I marry a woman out of my culture. After seeing this I can say that my dream one day will surely come true. Thank you Seema and Shannon for keeping mine and probably millions of other girls dreams alive, especially, those who wish to marry a woman out of their culture. I wish both of you all the happiness and luck in this new journey of yours. 🙂

Paddy

Rajeev Saxena

July 18, 2013

Hi Shannon and Seema
I am From India
I do’nt both of you but still I am very happy to see you like a newly married couple.You are realy true lover its proved.I pray to god for your Happy long life.God Bless both of you.

Poriki

Beautiful…..i culd not stop smiling..i hve seen a lot of indian weddings but this one was the best by far ….being an indian i can understand the sentiment behind each of those rituals and i know love is all around!!! Best wishes for both of you….always..

This is by far the most beautiful wedding ive ever had the pleasure of seeing. the pictures tell a remarkable love story . seema really represented everything that is beautiful in the indian culture. They are a photogenic couple lol

b.

July 18, 2013

Beautiful!!! I cried looking at your pictures and I don’t even know you!
As a closeted Indian female, I cant tell you how happy/proud this makes me. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing. Congratulations! Wishing you both love and happiness always

Anthony Hall

July 18, 2013

WOW, A friend of mine shared this with me, this brought me to tears, because I am a gay man. My partner & I have been together for 11years,we will be married next month in New York(not legal in Trinidad) but we will have a ceremony & reception at home.
I wish you both All God’s Blessings and a long and healthy & happy life together!!!

tarannum ara

July 18, 2013

It is amazing to see this. I hope the world slowly broadens its vision and accept such weddings with arms wide open. Hats off to the Indian parents of Seema. In india parents still freak out at the idea of mere inter-religion marriage while Seema’s parents accepter her sexuality and allowed her to choose a soulmate. This is amazing and beautiful. God bless the couple!

Seema

July 18, 2013

Like many, I don’t anyone in the pictures, but felt a part of the whole celebration. Beautiful photographs and a beautiful story woven in pictures. I too teared up at a couple of places. Wish Seema and Shannon a wonderful, fabulous life ahead. And Stephanie, amazing work. 🙂

unbelievable ! it is so wonderful to think this wedding is solemnized in the presence of Indian parents who are generally considered so orthodox. great daring and great understanding and great love…. lots of congrats and good wishes. neerav patel from ahmedabad, india

Kate

Shreena Gandhi

July 18, 2013

Such beautiful pictures – traditions are always changing, and it makes me happy that in this case, traditions are changing for the better and to be more inclusive. As a queer ally, these pictures and the comments afterward give me hope the future of the desi community!

HB

July 18, 2013

So absolutely beautiful! My best wishes to Seema and Shannon. I hope they have only the happiest of times, a wonderful, fabulous life ahead and never a moment of sorrow. The love in their eyes is so touching, may it shine brighter that the sun. And god bless Seema’s parents and her family for their support. I know being an Indian myself that it wouldn’t have been easy. But the best things in life never are. And Stephanie, absolutely amazing work, you are truly talented.
Best wishes,
HB

Ashish Waghray

July 18, 2013

I had my garage broken into this morning and stuff stolen. I was not in a great mood, but then i opened my email and saw this link my friend emailed. It really cheered me up. Lovely wedding! I love the decor and arrangements too – very minimalist and elegant…

Fernanda Abreu

Sou Sadanandan

Swati singh

Rachana Premchand

July 18, 2013

I happened to come across this and let me tell you this is so beautiful. Congrats Seema and Shannon. U’ll look so wonderful together, so much love. God bless u’ll. And Mr. Photographer you have done a truly amazing job. Thank you, I feel like I was a part of the festivities too 🙂

With the internet connection i have…it took me an hour and half to check the pictures out .But each one of them was so beautiful i couldn’t stop.. it was totally worth it..many congratulations to both of you . Those photographs restored my faith in love.

Anonymous

Srishtee Modgill

The beauty in each picture is mesmerizing. The contrast, focus, framework everything seems to bring every single picture to life. It’s as if the pictures are alive. I felt like being a part of the beautiful marital union of Shanon and Seema. Wonderful photography and may both of you have a brilliant future. God Bless. 🙂

aparna

July 18, 2013

Despite being Indian and to lot of indian weddings, i am yet to witness such a splendid indian wedding. Both of you looked stunning. Your wedding incorporated gazillion tiny details of a typical indian wedding which is soo heart warming.

anonymous

July 18, 2013

i just happened to come upon these pictures and i am in tears. i do not know you two but this was such a mesmerizing and breathtakingly beautiful wedding. I am a young Indian girl and know how strict Indian parents can be and like someone mentioned in a previous comment, i am so glad to see that the Indian parents are so open and accepting of these beautiful couple. Congrats to both of you beautiful ladies I wish I was a friend of yours because it would have been an honor to be a part of this wedding. Hats off to the photographer–these photos were PERFECT. i will 100% keep your contact information because you are definitely photographing my wedding!!

whosays

July 19, 2013

Congratulations to the lovely brides! All best wishes for laughs and adventures throughout life. I am an American Desi whose daughter came out as Bi when she was in high school. No matter the gender of who she marries, I hope to throw my daughter just as lovely a wedding as this.

HT

Manie

July 19, 2013

This is beautiful. I’ve wanted a big, traditional Indian wedding since I was a little girl, and once I realized my sexuality, letting that wedding dream go was one of the saddest things. Your wedding is proof that it doesn’t have to be that way. What an amazing hybrid of cultures, traditions and style to celebrate your special day! I’m so impressed; both at how you incorporated an american and indian wedding into one, and that you had the balls to do it! I hope you two have a long, happy life together! xoxo

Jupiter

July 19, 2013

I am so happy for both of you! These pictures are so beautiful, and you look both stunning and radiant. Best of luck on your endeavour through life together <3
Thank you for being such an inspiration to so many others, you have no idea the impact this makes.

This is beautiful beyond words. I am crying because it feels like i just saw a slideshow of my most heart wrenching dream come true! Shannon & Seema… Congrats to you both from the bottom of my soul! I am a complete stranger that is in awe of the love you have for one another and the commitment you’ve decided to make to each other. You are both beautiful, brave and blessed. I wish you both a lifetime of joy! I feel so goddamn fortunate and grateful to have stumbled upon this page today. Steph, you are an amazing photographer! You can feeel the love emanating from each shot.
Is there any way to get in touch with the brides? I’m an Indian lesbian living in a country where homosexuality is criminalized. I came out recently to my parents only to be told that I “must” get married to a boy… so i almost gave up on my own happiness. After seeing this, I realize just how much it’s worth. I’m working on a novel actually and I’m collecting stories of Indian lesbians like myself because i think it has the power to dramatically impact the live of an Indian girl somewhere in the world that is too afraid to follow her heart. I would love to hear Shannon and Seema’s story.
you can email me at: dolsz35@hotmail.com
Again, thank you for this. Thank you!

Firstly, these pictures are really beautiful. Really really beautiful. Job really well done. Each picture captured their glorious moments together perfectly.
I am happy for the two ladies. They look so happy together. Its really nice to see their families support them. I wish more people were so open minded.
Wish you a happy and long married life Shannon and Seema. 🙂

Frances

Amrita

July 19, 2013

Kudos to the photographer who caught the mood and the rhythm in the wedding. Glad to see the smiles and genuine love and happiness around. Wonderful pics depicting the wonderful love the lucky couple has around them.

KC

July 19, 2013

This is so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes. A little love and acceptance goes such a long way – I am so happy that weddings like this are now an attainable reality (at least in some parts of the world!)

Congratulations to the happy couple; may your lives be full of love and laughter for years to come!

ajeesh c philip

Stumbler!

July 19, 2013

Great to see the event! Fantastic clicks – this is how wedding photography should be – Indian wedding photographers…. take a BIG hint and change from the posed picture approach… Wish the couple the best and kudos to the parents….

canada

sheena

Charlee

July 19, 2013

Shannon and Seema.
Your website was posted by a friend who knows you both, and I honestly don’t know both of you…besides the fact that your pictures really speaks louder than LOVE! Congratulations, I am so proud that the both of you have broken down that wall, and proof that love DOES conquers all! Stay strong, and show how strong your love is for each other…it’ll go a long way. <3

True love– … it shows … its there in all the pics … from the mang tikka to the mehendi on the toes , the only thing i could see is pure love for each other.. i could see the oath “till death do us apart” gleaming on Seema – Shanon’s face … I have tears in my eyes .. but those are from joy … seems like something is stuck in my throat and I feel breathless out of happiness … wish you guys all the very best for the the future near and far … Loved the Love in between you two and everyone around 🙂

Ab

Sarah Abel V

July 19, 2013

So so Beautiful! While the highlight was of course the Lesbian wedding and that it was INDIAN (I’m Indian), the pictures taken have captured these 2 GORRRRGEOUS women so stunningly and not to mention, the Love and Adoration around them <3 Kudos!
So Congratulations to the Happy Couple…and to everyone involved with this wonderful day 🙂

Neeloy Sanyal

sb

July 19, 2013

I wanted to just wish the both of you a captivating, blessed and happy married life. As an indian man, I feel glad in so many ways! But as a stranger, the reason is simple: the love captured in these photos is more than what many can dream of having their whole lives!!! May you always have that sparkle in your eyes for each other.

Arpita

kajal

sankkalp

Rav

July 19, 2013

Such a lovely story, don’t know you both but the photos are beautiful and so heart warming..ps.love the typewriter idea so unique and the mendhi looks stunning on both of you. Wishing you a happy married life

ratna

Raja

July 19, 2013

Amazing Photography. . . God Bless the couple. I was amazed to see how perfectly old concepts were blended with new concepts. . . The way you immortalized moments is just amazing. Every Picture Exudes Positivity, Hope , and Happiness . I have seen countless photos of countless Indian Marriages where I never found those feelings. . . Really I have been mesmerized. . . .

Anon England

neha

MusicallyManu

July 19, 2013

I never cry at weddings…and I don’t know either Seema or Shannon but this beautiful ceremony and stunning pics just brought tears to my eyes. Everything looks picture PERFECT. Congratulations to the newly weds and to you for making this so memorable for even strangers like me…sitting a million miles away in India.

Bishal

devang
i think i gave to accept that i have not seen better wedding pictures then the one’s i just saw…..kudos to the photographer for such a beautiful work and arrangements. and the most important past congratulations to the newly weeds, you guys look amazing together and best of luck for your future…

Congratulations Seema and Shannon! My (south indian) husband shared this link with me and our two young girls, we all watched together and felt truly happy for you both. As a mom I can only hope that this type of human celebrations are the norm during their life than a wonder occurrence…

lala

Hiba

July 19, 2013

Though I am a practicing Muslim, and gay marriages are not allowed in our religion – these pictures were just so stunning and the love between them is something we all wish we have. God bless them both and wishing them a happy married life.

Sharmila

I really hope you will continue to beam with your love dear girls. God bless you- this is revolutionary. hats off. am sure this would give a lot of courage to others too. Okay when you have a fight between you two…talk to me to sort it out 😛
much love and blessings from India.
though i do not know you, but your energy is contagious 🙂

Raman

Laoufi Salima

arati

July 19, 2013

I don’t think I’ve ever posted a comment ever on any site before this. I feel rather stupid even posting this since I don’t know these people from adam. But, as an Indian woman this made my heart so so happy. I loved how they carried out all the little traditions. I loved that they fed each other a cupcake (for shannon) and a laddoo (for seema). They thought of it all…Kudos and God bless you both. And, yeah to to all supportive family members on both sides who truly reveled in the celebration.

Neera lamba

Desi Gal

July 19, 2013

Love is God!! And what you are celebrating is love. I am not a lesbian and neither do I know you. I came across your pics on FB through a mutual friend. However, what stood out in all the pictures were your smiles. Your happiness almost seemed tangible. Stay happy and smiling always. Just remember to fall in love with each other over an over again for the rest of your lives, come what may. Kudos to your family for supporting you!! Celebrate your Love and above all Celebrate your Life!! Congrats S & S.

Babina

Amazing pictures and a gorgeous couple. Wish them all the luck in the world 🙂 Every moment was captured so beautifully and so awesome of their family to support them. Congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life together !!

J J

Vineeth Vincent

July 20, 2013

I think I saw this when it hit the net on the 9th (my birthday)
Absolutely beautiful and much respect to everyone involved. I had to fight away tearing up as I went though these pictures.
These pictures are going viral here.
Regards from India
– Vineeth Vincent

Nita

Congratulations Seema & Shannon…….You make a beautiful pair…….I was touched seeing the love between two of u and the support your family members showed..Wish u a happy married life…….God Bess u both.:)

Sheerina singh

July 20, 2013

Looking at the photos one can see the love ,attention for detail and the warmth of the family and friends that surround you and support you .
Congrats and may you both have a blessed and lovely married life together ..Here’s to beautiful memories ,love and happiness.

M Vijay

Debarpita Das

July 21, 2013

Thank you for sharing these pictures! It is so joyous to see two people so much in love, being able to come together. Seema & Shannon are made for each other and I pray that they always remain happy and share the same kind of bliss that I can feel and see through these precious pictures. I wish I could be a part of it to give my love…
Lots of love, peace and luck to the love birds!!

Harry Chatman

Rehanna

July 21, 2013

This made me cry, I’m a lesbian too and i grew up in a hindu family so this is the norm and i always dreamed of a hindu wedding for my partner and I but pundits in New York would never do this for homosexual couples. so seeing this possible is a blessing for me and hope that one day i can share this ceremony of intimacy and trust with my loved one. although i would not wear a sari but a doti instead. saris are not my thing. but this is amazing and congrats for the marriage.

J K Rao

Jennifer

July 21, 2013

I have to say these pictures are beautiful. These two women look so happy and you can feel the love through their pictures. Congratulations to them. I can only hope that my fiancée and look as happy & in love when her & I walk down the aisle.

Ruthann

what a beautiful ceremony, for two people so in love. The colors are so vivid, but dont take away from the subjects. This photo set is amazing!! I have a tech question regarding the shooting, did you apply filters over them or were they shot that way?

Errin

A Happy Indian Girl

July 22, 2013

@Rishabh: Hinduism does not say anything against homosexuality, and any homophobia that exists in Indian society is cultural and relatively new (slowly inculcated over 200 years). A lot of Hindu royals practiced it openly in the past, and Hinduism has a lot of LGBT themes in its mythology.

Seeing these pictures makes me so happy! Steph Grant you are a very talented photographer and you have captured the love and happiness better than anything I’ve ever seen! I may get your for my wedding! (Let me find a man first.) The brides are incredibly stunning, and Seema especially seems to have such incredibly vibrant energy – what a doll!

Were the guests crying? It looked like that in a couple pictures.

Congratulations to the new couple and may they have a long, prosperous, healthy and happy life together. This wedding gives me hope for our society.

Angela Santiago

Rose

I don’t even know these beautiful ladies, but I find myself tearing up every time I look at these pictures…and I think I’ve probably looked at them about a thousand times now…just soooo amazing. Thank you for sharing.

nancy assuncao

wow…AMAZING photography…and it must’ve felt so wonderful for both of them to be surrounded by so much love…you can just feel it through the photographs; they both were so radiant and gorgeous and obviously adored by their family and friends…how is it possible to love EACH and EVERY picture???

Robin Rhyand

July 22, 2013

Steph Grant photography is stellar! The photos are superb and one does feel love and happiness jumping off of the page! Well done Ms. Grant. I needed a break at work and stumbled onto your page, now I feel energized as if I actually was there at the wedding. Blessings to the young Couple Shannon and Seema. May happiness abound and surround you all the days of your life.

Anthony H

babu chitlya

Ashton Christie

July 22, 2013

Big boys ain’t supposed to cry, but this one teared up, as well as fell in love them!! Steph this speaks volumes for your photography to invoke such emotion from complete strangers!! Well done and Congrats to the happy couple!!

Chrissie Walsh

Aliyyah

July 22, 2013

WONDERFUL! I’ve never seen this before and it brought tears to my eyes as a woman of Indian descent and someone that believes in equal rights! Thank you for taking such beautiful picture of this sacred event in their lives. Makes me want to see lesbian Indian movies with singing and dancing! LOL

Kelly Picard

tuesde

July 22, 2013

These photos have me bawling tears of hope and joy. My girlfriend Tiffany and I have been together 7yrs and always dreamt of a wedding like this – one incorporating tradition, accomodating two beautiful brides, surrounded by friends and family. I have never been able to envision something this perfect, however. We had even spoken about eloping, but this gives me renewed hope that weddings ARE for everyone – straight or gay – and they can be traditional!
THANK YOU.

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rick bernstein

Photographer from Connecticut

July 22, 2013

Amazing shots. Truly, I enjoyed looking through your wedding shots, and I have to say……..the best I have seen from any photographer. I love your style…….. you got it , journalistic approach, thorough, got every angle, and you caught the best of them……. thank you for sharing it. You were on the main page of aol today. I can see why. Would love for you to send me some business cards………. for the future reference, for me!!!!!!!!!!!! Looked like a beautiful wedding. I love shooting fun weddings.

Mayra

7Thunders

July 23, 2013

My daughter owner of PoshPenny.com is a photographer and is getting ready for a September wedding. She would be amazed at how beautiful these photographs are. The only thing I did not see, or maybe I missed it was the traditional kiss. Perhaps that is not part of their custom.
Either way great job.

Ms Linda

July 23, 2013

The photos are awesome. You were able to capture, the real time moments of love and joy, with the deepness of caring color and emotion. Wishing them the luck of karma for the future.
PS can you do my pics and at what cost?

laura

meryl Kos

July 23, 2013

It was such a privilege to be able to see the photos of such a beautiful wedding. They both looked stunning and the photography captured the love they had for each other, and the love and happiness their friends and family had for them and how much they enjoyed themselves.

[…] didn’t plan for, however, is for the photo to go viral. After Grant posted the photo to her blog, the image quickly found its way to Reddit, where user niXor posted the photo along with the title, […]

colleen

July 23, 2013

Happy forever to you both. I have never seen such colorful wedding photos!! The photographer did a wonderful job of capturing the color, the movement, the excitement of the day. I think it would be a good thing to offer India- inspired wedding clothes to boutiques here in the states as an alternative choice in wedding attire. And the jewelry was so stunning!! Also loved the inked designs on the hands and feet. You simply wowed me with your beautiful choices.

cassie

MICHELE BRYANT

July 23, 2013

I just wanted to say…. I myself am straight but after seeing these pictures you have opened my heart to a different kind of love.. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU BOTH… your both so beautiful I pray that God blesses your union and marriage and your last forever.

I wish i was your friend.. and could get to know you both someday..

God Bless you
Michele You made me cry at work looking at these pics… the love radiates off of those pictures..

shehnaz

July 23, 2013

Hey my name is shehnaz, i live in Vancouver B.C i totally loved your photography, like its beyond amazing. could you advise me how much do you charge for wedding and reception? and if i live in vancouver how much would it be all together. my wedding is it in 2016 date not fixed yet.

Neeru Yadav

July 23, 2013

I swear i cried seeing the pictures even though i am totally straight…dont know you guys at all but reached this link from facebook…god bless you both with loads of happiness … i wish i was a part of this day….

Jooles

July 23, 2013

Utterly wonderful! I, too, was so moved by the love you captured in these photographs. Whatever greater power that may be in this universe was surely smiling down on this loving couple on their wedding day 🙂

Susan

Anj

July 23, 2013

This is the most beautiful wedding album I have ever seen. So intimate…so loving…absolutely breath taking. I’m a sucker for weddings…your pics made me cry as I felt as if I were there celebrating with them.

Amazed by your beautiful work! I loved how shadow was utilized throughout each of your shots, Your an amazing photographer & if you had a sidekick, they are amazing as well, I saw no differences throughout your album! Simply fantastic work! Adorable couple as well & I loved their location, it seemed so comfortable and fun!

And I know it’s difficult to place in, but if possible can you please ad Pinterest buttons? I am shooting a wedding in a few months and I would like to pin your images for ideas. Again, just amazing work, on my second run though, I discovered what this album has from beginning to end. Emotion. I gasped, I squealed, I had tears come to my eyes, I was happy when it was finished. I, a perfect stranger, was entranced by your work. It was such a joy to see. Thank you!

Dee

Francesca

July 23, 2013

What stunningly beautiful brides and what a beautiful wedding day. Your everlasting love, beauty, peace and spirituality radiates to those who see these photographs. May your Love live eternally and may all your dreams come true. Thank you for sharing these photographs and your special day. Blessings always to the both of you. xx

I don’t know these women but saw a link via Facebook and felt compelled to leave a comment.

I don’t think I have never seen such a beautiful wedding ceremony! You can see the love in every photo you captured, what a gorgeous couple Shannon and Seema are! And what a stunning mixture of cultures.

I wish them both a lifetime of happiness together.

I hope that our government comes to their senses here in Australia soon and legalises gay marriage. It has been far too long coming!

Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos, it made my heart happy today just seeing them 🙂

anita

PJNorth

July 23, 2013

This is perhaps the most magical, amazing, beautiful occasion I have ever seen. Ever. For the first time in almost forty years, I am proud to be a Human. Wishes for only a wonderful, wonderful, glorious life for you both!!

Cam

Rakesh

July 23, 2013

These Indian weddings are really something to savor for a lifetime. An Indian marriage ceremony is elaborate, full of rituals and customary celebrations that it is a sight to behold. Actually it looks like the couples are representing Gods and Goddesses in all their glory and a religious function is underway.

Really the richness of Indian culture is what enamored west so passionately. Sadly, the spirituality and grandeur of such a rich legacy seems to be lost in the tragic stories emanating from that country.

Ajay

July 23, 2013

I am originally from India. This marriage album shows beautiful very highly contagious, love & charm between couple. Cannot believe it, marriage ceremony was in 100% Indian Hindu style. Both had a excellent Indian style wedding costumes. In total, it was a AMAZING pictures. God bless their love marriage. I wish, god keeps them happy & emotionally attached at the same level for many years to come.

Wow !!! i saw this in one of my friends post and was too tempted to see the pics and when i am here i am speechless .. a beautiful couple completing a ceromany …. i wish you both a happy life ahead darlings 🙂

Parm

July 23, 2013

Beautiful photos!

Your happiness gives me hope because even though I’m indian and gay, I can still have a wonderful wedding with so many people that love me for who I am. You ladies are a beautiful couple that have inspired me to break some barriers and love whoever I want. I wish you guys all the happiness in the world. I hope you inspire more gay men and women to express their love and happiness as you did yours.

Graça Portela

July 23, 2013

What can I say? Be happy! Share this love to all you find.
I hope that all God, Krishna, Paramahansa Yogananda and all saints and spiritual Gurus blessings involve you! God bless you!
Jai Guru! Jai Krishna! Jai God!
Graça Portela
Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

Sonam C.

July 23, 2013

I came across these beautiful photos via huffington post. I think that these pictures make you want to know more about the people featured in the pictures, and share this joyous event with them. I wish these lovely people luck in the future.

Pushpita

July 24, 2013

I am so happy to see two women getting married with so much love from all family and friends 🙂 Its good to see that the world is changing. When two people feel love for each other they have the right the get married irrespective of genders 🙂 So happy for you both. You both look smashing as brides and the vermilion ceremony brought tears to my eyes. God bless you both with lots and lots of happiness and togetherness for a lifetime.

Hey there! This post could not be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my
good old room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will
forward this write-up to him. Pretty sure he will
have a good read. Many thanks for sharing!

Glenda

July 24, 2013

Stunning photography. Your shot of the ‘father & child’ holding hands was nothing short of brilliant. Beautiful venue. Beautiful subject matter. To the ladies, I wish you all the happiness and joy that life can offer.

sathakath

I wasn’t part of the wedding, but your photos make me wish I was. All of it was beautiful in far too many ways to count (colour, skin tones, both are so photogenic, the dresses, shoes, hair…..). I hope they have a long and happy marriage and if they want, many children!!

vks

Ash

sukey pett

July 25, 2013

Congratulations to the two of you. You’re both beautiful, and the pictures Steph Grant took of your special day are utterly amazing. How fortunate you were to have such talent on your wedding day. WHERE ARE THE PHOTO CREDITS?

Theunis

July 26, 2013

I (we) do not know you.
I received the ‘link’ to your stunning wedding pics from my partner David (don’t know where he got it), anyway…………..
Wish I could have been part of your weeding day – al the love, joy and laughter – amazing!!
May you have a wonderful life loooong life together.
CONGRATULATIONS.
Theunis

Mitul Kajaria

July 26, 2013

You guys are total strangers for me as of now. But looking at the beautiful imagery by Steph Grant, I think this is one of the purest things that can happen. A cross cultural lesbian wedding. And looking at the images, I assume it was with consent from both the families. The world is definitely turning into a beautiful place.
Congratulations to the both of you. May you have a wonderful life ahead.
Cheers.

Shatabdi

These are gorgeous images.
I’m not surprised that this Blog post got viral so much so quick. Images are gorgeous, everyone looks beautiful. And I’m sure, even if you want it or not, this wedding…within an Indian community sends a great message to the rest of the work.
All you need is Love !

Carina

Sneha

Sublime, stunning, beautiful, poignant and perfect – just so so magical. This wedding was really spectacular. Beautiful photos and I agree Its a strong message to the Indian Community especially – hope the couple are super blessed

Jennifer Salins

Breath-takingly beautiful. I feel like I know everybody – how did they do that?!?! An event and memories to be treasured, by everyone. A holy and a blessed time. Oh, yes – I cried and cried. Lovely. Just love……ly.
Love, Leigh

Sandra Carniel

August 7, 2013

I’m from Brazil. Sorry for my intrusion but I’d like to congratulate both of you for the wedding.
” God bless you all. I wish your love strenght remains happily ever after. I believe God made us to be happy, so BE HAPPY beauties Shannon and Seema.” With my all respect and my best wishes Ms. Carniel

Yogesh Vahal

August 11, 2013

I wish that I was there at that historical and solemn occasion to congratulate this beautiful loving couple. I am very proud and happy for them. I do wish them a long and happy married life. God Bless.

pilar rivera

August 11, 2013

I am from Colombia, I saw those the pictures and everybody looks so happy in that party, especially Shannon and Seema, I wish all the best for you and all the hapyness of this world, you love to each other, that can be seen on your eyes. Everybody deserves to be happy in life, so,enjoy to each other as much as you can, you both are two charming beautiful girls, I hope you two live together forever, congratulations !! Respectfully,Pilar

beautiful setting and wedding.
i have not seen oscar in over 4 years your hair and makup stylist since last i saw him in Ziba in woodland hills mall.
tell him mustafa says hi,
he really did a truly exceptional work to make you ladies dreams come true.

I had been scanning lesbian weddings and came across your amazing wedding! Both of you look absolutely fabulous and so in love! I will pray blessings on you both and your relationship. It was wonderful that you shared your story with us. I thank you for that.
Congratulations and all the best!! Cynthia

seema desai

Sonia Barve

August 14, 2013

What an awesome story and wedding ! Am very happy and proud for both of you ! Heartiest congratulations to both of you, Seema and Shannon ! May God bless you both and may He brings both of you full of happiness, joy, peace, love and success throughout both of your lives ! I wish both of you a very happy long married life !

anu

monica

August 14, 2013

Seriously, who’s the pundit (priest) who did this wedding??? I dont know any indian priest who would do this. And I’m a gay indian girl…never thought this would be possible. Im half amazed and half shocked. And a litle weirded out. But non the less, awesome!!!!!!!!!

CCL

This gives me so much hope. I don’t know you two, Shannon and Seema, but having the privilege of looking through your wedding pictures gives me a little sense that I do know you. How crazy is that!

Congratulations, and best wishes for a happy and healthy marriage. I am inspired…I’m currently going through a rough time with my life and questioning the sanctity of relationships. But…if you two can find peace with each other and love one another, then why can’t I?

This was some of the most enthralling and engaging wedding photography I have seen. Nice work, Steph Grant!

You all give me hope for love, in a world and culture that so desperately needs it…

Nabeel

ReshKav

August 17, 2013

Im soooo happy for you guys! Loads of love ! I wish I could fine a perfect indian bride for me and get married live a happy life like you guys ! Shanon and Seema you guys are my inspiration.Hope to meet you guys one day … Love Reshma Kav3 😉

[…] Shannon and Seema were recently united in gorgeous, Indian Lesbian matrimony. Their service was held at the SmogShoppe in Los Angeles, CA. It was beautifully captured by Steph Grant Photography. […]

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Joedy

August 22, 2013

WOW !!!
STUNNING AND AMAZING….
CONGRADULATIONS LADIES AND BEST WISHES
YOU HAVE MOVED ME AND MADE ME SEE THAT IN LIFE ALL YOUR DREAMS DO COME TRUE…
TRUE INSPIRATION THAT LOVE IS OUT THERE . . .
THANKS FOR SHARING A LITTLE BIT OF YOUR LIFE WITH US . . .

nups

MJ

Thank you so much for sharing this with the world:)
You don’t know how inspiring these photos alone are.

These photos bring a lot of hope to others and truly show that LOVE is ALL. Especially in a world that can be so one-sided.
I am so inspired and so touched to view such beautiful photographs:)

Seema and Shannon I would like to wish you both to a beautiful marriage and a beautiful future together.
You are such beautiful women with such beautiful love for each other:)
Thank you for sharing such a monumental moment in your lives with the world.

[…] I haven’t seen anything more beautiful and touching than Shannon + Seema’s wedding photos, recently. An Indian lesbian wedding…haven’t we come a long way! Photographer and copyright: Steph Grant […]

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Chirayu Chaudhari

August 24, 2013

This is really great to see a indian taking such a big step in her life. To come out in the open world and marry the person you love dearly is something which happens to very few people in the world. I wish all the best wishes to the happy couple .

To Seema,
being an indian i am really proud of you. May god forbid the parting of the love birds.

to shannon,
congratulations on being the daughter in law of an indian family. Wish you all the very best and a happy married life.